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R30 ADA

1998 Tvr Chimaera

Blue Petrol 4546cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,517 mi
Last recorded38,517 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Tvr Chimaera46,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR30 ADA
MakeTvr
ModelChimaera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,546cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 38,517 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 38,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 37,999 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 37,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 36,771 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 35,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,985 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 33,215 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Chimaera?

Based on 74,906 MOT tests across 4,721 vehicles.

81.6%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,721
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,285
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,258
Steering rack gaiter split 1,113
Headlamp aim too high 1,041
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 977
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R30 ADA is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera in Blue with a 4,546cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Tvr Chimaera models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.8% with a typical mileage of 46,225 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Tvr Chimaera fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,285 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R30 ADA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Chimaera typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Tvr Chimaera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R30 ADA registered?

R30 ADA is a 1998 Tvr Chimaera, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R30 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R30 ADA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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